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Changes to UK aviation security
Large phones, laptops and tablets now allowed in the cabin on the majority of flights to the UK from Turkey and Tunisia.
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for Transport
UK firms challenged to cut freight emissions
Companies are urged to compete for up to £15 million of funding to develop technology to reduce harmful emissions from freight.
Government launches urgent review into cycle safety
Review to consider whether a new offence equivalent to causing death by careless or dangerous driving should be introduced for cyclists.
Major boost for the south-west as plans published for £1.6 billion A303 Stonehenge upgrade
Details of A303 route upgrade near Stonehenge released.
Merchant Navy heroes honoured
Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service medal recipients for 2017 have been announced.
Thousands of commuters to benefit from UK-built river boats with wifi
Wight Shipyard announces recent orders worth £20 million making 4 boats for use by the Isle of Wight and London.
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Changes to UK aviation security
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Government invests in northern transport infrastructure
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Government invests in northern digital railway plans to improve trans-Pennine journeys
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- News story
What we do
We work with our agencies and partners to support the transport network that helps the UK’s businesses and gets people and goods travelling around the country. We plan and invest in transport infrastructure to keep the UK on the move.
DfT is a ministerial department, supported by 19 agencies and public bodies.
Documents
Our announcements
Our consultations
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Future of East Midlands rail franchise
- Open consultation
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Severn crossings: proposed toll reductions
- Consultation outcome
Our publications
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Longer semi-trailer trial evaluation: annual report 2016
- Research and analysis
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DfT websites: reporting on progress 2016 to 2017
- Transparency data
Our statistics
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Vehicle licensing statistics: April to June 2017
- National Statistics
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Travel time measures for the Strategic Road Network and local 'A' roads: July 2016 to June 2017
- National Statistics
Our ministers
Our management
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Bernadette Kelly CB
Permanent Secretary
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David Prout
Director General High Speed 2 Group
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Lucy Chadwick
Director General International, Security and Environment Group
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Nick Joyce
Acting Director General Rail Group
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Jonathan Moor CBE FCA
Director General Resources and Strategy Group
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Tricia Hayes
Director General for Roads, Devolution and Motoring Group
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Nick Olley
General Counsel
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Professor Phil Blythe CEng FIET
DfT Chief Scientific Adviser
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Ed Smith CBE, FCA, CPFA, Hon DUniv, Hon LLDs
Lead non-executive director, DfT
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Richard Brown CBE
Non-executive board member, DfT
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Tony Poulter
Non-executive board member, DfT
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Mary Reilly
Non-executive board member, DfT
Contact DfT
Office address and general enquiries
Department for Transport
Great Minster House
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